ACCOUNTS - Final Accounts preparation


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Company registration number: 00965111







ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 JULY 2022


ELSTEAD LIGHTING LIMITED






































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ELSTEAD LIGHTING LIMITED
 


 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
Mr J C Lucas 
Mrs D Lucas 




Registered number
00965111



Registered office
Elstead House
Mill Lane

Alton

Hampshire

GU34 2QJ




Independent auditors
Menzies LLP
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor

1st Floor

Midas House

62 Goldsworth Road

Woking

Surrey

GU21 6LQ





 


ELSTEAD LIGHTING LIMITED
 



CONTENTS



Page
Strategic report
 
1 - 2
Directors' report
 
3 - 4
Independent auditors' report
 
5 - 8
Statement of income and retained earnings
 
9
Statement of financial position
 
10
Notes to the financial statements
 
11 - 25


 


ELSTEAD LIGHTING LIMITED
 


 
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022

Business review and future developments
 
The principal activity of the company during this past financial year continued to be that of specialist manufacturers, importers and distributors of fine traditional and contemporary lighting across UK, Europe, Australasia and the Middle East.
The business continues to be known and successful in developing its trade brand as a provider of quite unique design and high-quality product aimed at the more discerning retailer / designer yet being fair value for money. This momentum is expected to continue as our reach increases to new markets as well as penetrates deeper into existing markets. The purchase of a subsidiary in France by the parent company and investment in European sales teams has delivered growth during the year through new large global customer groups.
Having seen our Polish, parent company owned subsidiary become a very successful component in our business overall and with excellent market penetration locally, further opportunities are now being sought in key international markets that have sufficient sales potential to profitably sustain a local sales operation, in tune with local culture, tastes and business etiquette. To support investment in the European sales team and acquisition of a French business, during the 2022 financial year by the parent company, the Polish operations were consolidated into a new 7,300 square meter warehouse. 
Whilst online sales in the UK have slowed with the impact of the war in Ukraine, COVID and tightening global economic conditions. Demand for products related to refurbishment projects is anticipated, and investment is being put towards expanding the product range.

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The management of the business and the execution of the company's strategy are subject to a number of risks. 
The principal risks and uncertainties faced by the company are operational risk, reputational risk and product warranty risk.
To a lesser extent the company also faces credit and liquidity risk.
Operational risk is managed and mitigated through the maintenance of appropriate systems, processes and controls, and training of staff, to maintain the quality of the production. Operational risk is further mitigated by public liability insurance as well as the recent accreditation to ISO 9001. 
The company has also received UL approval for the factory, meaning the compliance in the UK factory to make products for the USA market.
Credit risk is managed by ensuring the credit worthiness of clients and institutions where cash is deposited. No single customer is more than 10% of total revenues, so our risk to a single entity and its effect are minimal. More than 30% of exported sales are paid in advance.
Liquidity risk is mitigated by daily monitoring of cash requirements to ensure sufficient cash reserves are in place to meet actual and forecast requirements of the company. With a wider number of operations, we receive cash positions on a daily basis to mitigate any undo cash-flow pressure.
As with any business that provides a product, product warranty, and the public perception of the quality of the product, is a risk. By maintaining high-quality production practices the product warranty risk is greatly reduced. Over 25% of all employees are engaged in the quality management and control of our product.
Having a supply channel that is both UK and mainland EU based further mitigates the risks of events such as Brexit and changes to trading relationships across Europe. The management of the business has reacted to the uncertainty in the far east manufacturing market but increasing stock holdings which naturally has had an impact on working capital. However it is felt that by increasing stocks this will position the company to be successful in fulfilling orders in the coming financial year.

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STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022

Financial key performance indicators
 
The company monitors its performance against strategic objectives by means of key performance indicators. The main KPIs it uses are orientated around gross profit margin and turnover. It is clear that as we drive sales forward from existing facilities we can see significant improvements to gross profit margins. Non-financial KPI's are not produced here because, given the nature of the business, the company's directors are of the opinion that analysis using such KPI's are not necessary to gain an understanding of the development, performance or position of the entity. 
These are summarised thus:
Turnover 
2022 £11,172,169 down 7% year on year
2021 £12,055,089 up 23% year on year
2020 £9,768,689 down 10% year on year
 
Gross profit 
2022 £4,164,155 GP ratio of 37%
2021 £4,870,616 GP ratio of 40%
2020 £3,962,918 GP ratio of 41%

Administrative expenses 
2022 £3,331,764
2021 £2,649,426
2020 £2,714,659

 
The company invests significant resources into R & D in order to improve the quality and reliability of our products. The percentage of R & D versus sales is increasing as we increase energy on product development.


This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.





................................................
Mr J C Lucas
Director

Date: 13 April 2023

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ELSTEAD LIGHTING LIMITED
 


 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2022.

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

Mr J C Lucas 
Mrs D Lucas 

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £418,255 (2021 - £1,768,781).

The directors have not recommended the payment of a dividend.

Directors' responsibilities statement

The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
 
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and of the profit or loss of the Company for that period.

 In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:


select suitable accounting policies for the Company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;

make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Company will continue in business.

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Matters covered in the Strategic Report

Where a company has chosen in accordance with section 414C(11) of the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 to set out in the company's strategic report information required by schedule 7 of the Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regualtions 2018 it must be stated in the Directors' Report that it has done so. This includes information that would have been included in the business review and the principle risks and uncertainties.

Disclosure of information to auditors

Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors' Report is approved has confirmed that:
 
so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditors are unaware, and

the director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company's auditors are aware of that information.

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DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022

Auditors

Under section 487(2) of the Companies Act 2006Menzies LLP will be deemed to have been reappointed as auditors 28 days after these financial statements were sent to members or 28 days after the latest date prescribed for filing the accounts with the registrar, whichever is earlier.

This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
 





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Mr J C Lucas
Director

Date: 13 April 2023

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ELSTEAD LIGHTING LIMITED

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Elstead Lighting Limited (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 July 2022, which comprise the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings, the Statement of Financial Position and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policiesThe financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).


In our opinion the financial statements:


give a true and fair view of the state of the Company's affairs as at 31 July 2022 and of its profit for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.


Basis for opinion


We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.


Conclusions relating to going concern


In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.


Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.


Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.


Other information


The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and  our Auditors' Report thereon.  The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual Report.  Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.  If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves.  If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.


We have nothing to report in this regard.


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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ELSTEAD LIGHTING LIMITED (CONTINUED)

Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
 

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:


the information given in the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.


Matters on which we are required to report by exception
 

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic Report or the Directors' Report.


We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:


adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.


Responsibilities of directors
 

As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 3, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.


In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.


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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ELSTEAD LIGHTING LIMITED (CONTINUED)

Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditors' Report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.


Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:

The Company is subject to laws and regulations that directly affect the financial statements including financial reporting legislation. We determined that the following laws and regulations were most significant including:

The Companies Act 2006;
Financial Reporting Standard 102;
UK employment legislation;
UK health and safety legislation; and
General Data Protection Regulations.

We assessed the extent of compliance with these laws and regulations as part of our procedures on the related financial statement items.

We understood how the Company are complying with those legal and regulatory frameworks by making inquiries to management and those responsible for legal and compliance procedures. We corroborated our inquiries through our review of board minutes. 
The engagement partner assessed whether the engagement team collectively had the appropriate competence and capabilities to identify or recognise non-compliance with laws and regulations. The assessment did not identify any issues in this area. 
We assessed the susceptibility of the Company's financial statements to material misstatement, including how fraud might occur. Audit procedures performed by the engagement team included:
°Identifying and assessing the design effectiveness of controls that management has in place to prevent and detect fraud;
°Understanding how those charged with governance considered and addressed the potential for override of controls or other inappropriate influence over the financial reporting process;
°Challenging assumptions and judgments made by management in its significant accounting estimates; and
°Identifying and testing journal entries, in particular any journal entries posted with unusual account combinations.

As a result of the above procedures, we considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the organisation for fraud and identified the greatest potential for fraud in the following areas:
°Posting of journals to the accounting software which are of a non-routine nature in terms of timing and amount;
°Timing of revenue recognition; and
°The parameters used during the calculation of the stock provision and the application of this accounting policy.


Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance.  The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.


A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditors' Report.


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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ELSTEAD LIGHTING LIMITED (CONTINUED)

Use of our report
 

This report is made solely to the Company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditors' Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.





Tom Woods ACA (Senior statutory auditor)
for and on behalf of
Menzies LLP
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
1st Floor
Midas House
62 Goldsworth Road
Woking
Surrey
GU21 6LQ

13 April 2023
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ELSTEAD LIGHTING LIMITED
 


 
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022

2022
2021
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
11,172,169
12,055,089

Cost of sales
  
(7,008,014)
(7,184,473)

Gross profit
  
4,164,155
4,870,616

Distribution costs
  
(414,697)
(424,638)

Administrative expenses
  
(2,598,159)
(2,649,426)

Intercompany loan provision
  
(733,605)
-

Other operating income
 5 
-
213,494

Gain from changes in fair value of fixed asset investments
 16 
-
147,333

Operating profit
 6 
417,694
2,157,379

Income from fixed assets investments
  
-
48,798

Interest receivable and similar income
 10 
1,350
1,081

Interest payable and similar expenses
 11 
(4,284)
(12,584)

Profit before tax
  
414,760
2,194,674

Tax on profit
 12 
3,495
(425,893)

Profit after tax
  
418,255
1,768,781

  

  

Retained earnings at the beginning of the year
  
5,155,304
3,386,523

  
5,155,304
3,386,523

Profit for the year
  
418,255
1,768,781

Retained earnings at the end of the year
  
5,573,559
5,155,304
The notes on pages 11 to 25 form part of these financial statements.

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ELSTEAD LIGHTING LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:00965111



STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 JULY 2022

2022
2021
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 14 
96,527
116,090

Tangible assets
 15 
349,154
322,214

Investments
 16 
1,084,783
1,007,557

  
1,530,464
1,445,861

Current assets
  

Stocks
 17 
3,082,699
2,218,331

Debtors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 18 
8,583
15,527

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 18 
4,069,177
3,046,207

Cash at bank and in hand
  
686,235
2,216,762

  
7,846,694
7,496,827

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 19 
(3,525,236)
(3,500,873)

Net current assets
  
 
 
4,321,458
 
 
3,995,954

Total assets less current liabilities
  
5,851,922
5,441,815

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 20 
(277,523)
(285,671)

  
 
 
(277,523)
 
 
(285,671)

Net assets
  
5,574,399
5,156,144


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 21 
80
80

Share premium account
 22 
760
760

Profit and loss account
 22 
5,573,559
5,155,304

  
5,574,399
5,156,144


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 13 April 2023.




................................................
Mr J C Lucas
Director

The notes on pages 11 to 25 form part of these financial statements.

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ELSTEAD LIGHTING LIMITED
 


 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022

1.


General information

Elstead Lighting Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated and domiciled in England and Wales. The address of its registered office and principal place of business are disclosed on the company information page of these accounts.

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.

The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgment in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Financial Reporting Standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions

The Company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by the FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland":
the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows;
the requirements of Section 3 Financial Statement Presentation paragraph 3.17(d);
the requirements of Section 11 Financial Instruments paragraphs 11.42, 11.44 to 11.45, 11.47, 11.48(a)(iii), 11.48(a)(iv), 11.48(b) and 11.48(c);
the requirements of Section 12 Other Financial Instruments paragraphs 12.26 to 12.27, 12.29(a), 12.29(b) and 12.29A;
the requirements of Section 33 Related Party Disclosures paragraph 33.7.

This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of Elstead Group Limited as at 31 July 2022 and these financial statements may be obtained from Companies House.

 
2.3

Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the Company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and
the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022

2.Accounting policies (continued)

  
2.4

Intangible assets

Goodwill 
Goodwill represents the difference between amounts paid on the cost of a business combination and the acquirer’s interest in the fair value of its identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquiree at the date of acquisition. Subsequent to initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is amortised on a straight line basis to the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings over its useful economic life.
Intangible assets 
Intangible assets, including Goodwill, are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.
All intangible assets, including Goodwill, are considered to have a finite useful life. If a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made, the useful life shall not exceed ten years.

 
2.5

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, on a reducing balance basis.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Land and buildings leasehold
-
10%
reducing balance
Plant and machinery
-
15%
reducing balance
Motor vehicles
-
25%
reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings
-
15%
reducing balance
Computer equipment
-
33%
reducing balance

The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.

 
2.6

Valuation of investments

Investments in unlisted company shares, whose market value can be reliably determined, are remeasured to market value at each reporting date. Gains and losses on remeasurement are recognised in the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings for the period. Where market value cannot be reliably determined, such investments are stated at historic cost less impairment.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.7

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a weighted average basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

At each reporting date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is
reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in
profit or loss. The consideration of such impairment loss is detailed further in note 3.

 
2.8

Financial instruments

The Company only enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors, loans from banks and other third parties, loans to related parties and investments in ordinary shares.

 
2.9

Government grants

Grants are accounted under the accruals model as permitted by FRS 102.
Grants of a revenue nature are recognised in the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings in the same period as the related expenditure.

 
2.10

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.

At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.

 
2.11

Dividends

Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.

 
2.12

Operating leases: the Company as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022

2.Accounting policies (continued)

  
2.13

Finance leases and hire purchase contracts

Assets held under finance leases and hire purchase contracts are recognised in the statement of financial position as assets and liabilities at the lower of the fair value of the assets and the present value of the minimum lease payments, which is determined at the inception of the lease term. Any initial direct costs of the lease are added to the amount recognised as an asset.
Lease payments are apportioned between the finance charges and reduction of the outstanding lease liability using the effective interest method. Finance charges are allocated to each period so as to produce a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.

 
2.14

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Company has no further payment obligations.

The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Statement of Financial Position. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

 
2.15

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.

 
2.16

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are made where an event has taken place that gives the Company a legal or constructive obligation that probably requires settlement by a transfer of economic benefit, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
Provisions are charged as an expense to profit or loss in the year that the Company becomes aware of the obligation, and are measured at the best estimate at the reporting date of the expenditure required to settle the obligation, taking into account relevant risks and uncertainties.
When payments are eventually made, they are charged to the provision carried in the Statement of Financial Position.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.17

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date in the countries where the Company operates and generates income.

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the reporting date, except that:
The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.

Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.

  
2.18

Research and development

Research and development expenditure is written off in the year in which it is incurred. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022

3.


Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and     assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and       are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
Stock provision:
The stock provision was calculated on the following basis:
Clearance and ex-display – All products held in the show room on display and clearance stock have been      provided for in full.
Discontinued stock – A 90% provision has been applied due to the age and changes in consumer buying trends.
Raw materials – these items of stock have a 33–75% provision applied, to allow for slow moving or discontinued lines of finished goods.
General provision – all remaining stock has been provided for based on stock turn rates at the following rates:
Unsold in 2 years - 95% (2021: 90%)
Stock turn rate > 5 years - 80% (2021: 75%)
Stock turn rate > 2 years - 50% (2021: 50%)
Product lines are reviewed on a regular basis to identify and include these items within discontinued stock.
The refinement to the provision percentages did not have a material financial impact on the provision amount, nor the overall stock figure, and therefore comparative figures have not been restated.
Investment valuation:
The investment in unlisted shares are remeasured to market value at each balance sheet date via the Black   Scholes method. The valuation of the unlisted investment is considered alongside an offer from an interested    party. The directors believe that this provides a more accurate true and fair representation of the valuation of the investment as at the balance sheet date for the year ended 31 July 2021 and remains the same at this year end.


4.


Turnover

Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

2022
2021
£
£

United Kingdom
8,672,855
8,990,639

Rest of Europe
1,716,163
2,143,362

Rest of the world
783,151
921,088

11,172,169
12,055,089


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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022

5.


Other operating income

2022
2021
£
£

Government Grants
-
18,000

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
-
195,494

-
213,494



6.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2022
2021
£
£

Exchange differences
(231,940)
2,540

Other operating lease rentals
678,437
618,455

Fees payable to the Company's auditor and its associates for the audit of the
Company's annual financial statements
17,750
16,250

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption not to disclose amounts paid for non audit services as these are disclosed in the group accounts of the parent Company.


7.


Employees

Staff costs, including directors' remuneration, were as follows:


2022
2021
£
£

Wages and salaries
1,918,714
1,996,955

Social security costs
178,067
164,958

Cost of defined contribution scheme
47,633
49,614

2,144,414
2,211,527


The average monthly number of employees, including the directors, during the year was as follows:


        2022
        2021
            No.
            No.







Production Staff
37
48



Administrative staff
26
28

63
76

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022

8.


Directors' remuneration

2022
2021
£
£

Directors' emoluments
54,332
53,146

Company contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
-
3,240

54,332
56,386


During the year retirement benefits were accruing to no directors (2021 - 1) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.


9.


Income from fixed assets investments

2022
2021
£
£

Income from fixed asset investments
-
48,798

-
48,798







10.


Interest receivable

2022
2021
£
£


Other interest receivable
1,350
1,081

1,350
1,081


11.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2022
2021
£
£


Bank interest payable
4,284
12,584

4,284
12,584

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022

12.


Taxation


2022
2021
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
4,653
336,775


4,653
336,775


Total current tax
4,653
336,775

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
(8,148)
89,118

Total deferred tax
(8,148)
89,118


Taxation on (loss)/profit on ordinary activities
(3,495)
425,893

Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is lower than (2021 -higher than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 19% (2021 -19%). The differences are explained below:

2022
2021
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
414,760
2,194,674


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 19% (2021 -19%)
78,804
416,988

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
15,203
3,509

Income not taxable for tax purposes
(25,259)
(27,993)

Research and development claim
(70,824)
(52,881)

Group relief
-
(1,012)

Exempt distributions
-
(9,272)

Movement in respect of deferred tax on investments
-
76,901

Remeasurement of deferred tax for changes in tax rates
(1,419)
19,653

Total tax charge for the year
(3,495)
425,893

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022

13.


Loan provision

2022
2021
£
£


Loan provision
733,605
-

In the financial year ended 2022, the company fully provided against a loan balance receivable from a subsidiary, Scanor France Sarl, totalling £733,605.
In the financial year ended 2020 the company fully provided against loan balance receivable from related party Lucas & McKearn LLC. The recoverability of the remaining loan balance was considered at the year end and determined that the remaining provision of £687,619 (2021 - £687,619) was still required..


14.


Intangible assets




Computer software
Goodwill
Total

£
£
£



Cost


At 1 August 2021
196,950
85,656
282,606



At 31 July 2022

196,950
85,656
282,606



Amortisation


At 1 August 2021
137,965
28,551
166,516


Charge for the year on owned assets
19,563
-
19,563



At 31 July 2022

157,528
28,551
186,079



Net book value



At 31 July 2022
39,422
57,105
96,527



At 31 July 2021
58,985
57,105
116,090



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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022

15.


Tangible fixed assets





Leasehold property
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Fixtures and fittings
Equipment
Total

£
£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 August 2021
382,828
959,038
70,316
52,260
146,322
1,610,764


Additions
26,990
39,773
9,396
513
8,201
84,873



At 31 July 2022

409,818
998,811
79,712
52,773
154,523
1,695,637



Depreciation


At 1 August 2021
211,569
860,793
53,414
40,507
122,267
1,288,550


Charge for the year on owned assets
19,825
20,703
4,813
1,840
10,752
57,933



At 31 July 2022

231,394
881,496
58,227
42,347
133,019
1,346,483



Net book value



At 31 July 2022
178,424
117,315
21,485
10,426
21,504
349,154



At 31 July 2021
171,259
98,245
16,902
11,753
24,055
322,214

The net book value of assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts, included above, are as follows:


2022
2021
£
£



Motor vehicles
-
16,902

-
16,902

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022

16.


Fixed asset investments





Unlisted investments

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 August 2021
1,007,557


Additions
77,226



At 31 July 2022
1,084,783




On 1 September 2021, the company acquired 100% of Scanor France SARL for £56,951. The net liabilities acquired totalled £44,959. The registered office of Scanor France SARL is 43 Quai de Rouen, 76350 Oissel, France.


17.


Stocks

2022
2021
£
£

Finished goods and goods for resale
3,082,699
2,218,331

3,082,699
2,218,331


The difference between purchase price or production cost of stocks and their replacement cost is not material. The carrying value of stocks are stated net of impairment losses totalling £1,273,502 (2021: £1,103,695).


18.


Debtors

2022
2021
£
£

Due after more than one year

Other debtors
8,583
15,527

8,583
15,527


2022
2021
£
£

Due within one year

Trade debtors
873,937
1,372,159

Amounts owed by group undertakings
2,818,551
1,083,518

Other debtors
94,706
76,555

Prepayments and accrued income
281,983
513,975

4,069,177
3,046,207


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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022

19.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2022
2021
£
£

Trade creditors
557,548
532,839

Amounts owed to group undertakings
1,863,457
1,839,537

Corporation tax
272,662
338,894

Other taxation and social security
490,336
526,518

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
-
5,974

Other creditors
122,868
12,944

Accruals and deferred income
218,365
244,167

3,525,236
3,500,873



20.


Deferred taxation




2022
2021


£

£






At beginning of year
(285,671)
(196,553)


Charged to profit or loss
8,148
(89,118)



At end of year
(277,523)
(285,671)

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

2022
2021
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
(75,977)
(97,664)

Timing differences arising on revaluation of financial assets
(201,546)
(188,007)

(277,523)
(285,671)

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022

21.


Share capital

2022
2021
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



80 (2021 - 80) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
80
80



22.


Reserves

Share premium account

Share premium represents the amount subscribed for share capital in excess of nominal value. 

Profit and loss account

Profit and loss account represents retained earnings and accumulated losses.


23.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 July 2022 the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:

2022
2021
£
£


Not later than 1 year
73,864
84,802

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
266,000
1,337

339,864
86,139


24.


Related party transactions

The Company pays rent on a property lease formally held by Elstead Group Limited with an annual rent of £300,000 (2021: £337,400). Mr J C Lucas is a guarantor for this lease.
During the year, the Company sold goods of £321,393 (2021: £294,559) to Quality Lighting Distributors Limited, a Company in which Mr J C Lucas is a director and holds 50% of the shares. At the year end a balance of £49,740 (2021: £44,960) was due from Quality Lighting Distributors Ltd.
During the year, the Company sold goods of £4,445 (2021: £11,440) to Lucas & McKearn LLC, a company incorporated in the USA and in which the Elstead Group Limited holds a 50% shareholding via a fellow group subsidiary, Elstead LLC. Elstead Lighting Limited also purchased goods of £8,622 (2021: £7,778) from this company. At the year end a balance of £2,691 (2021: £1,946) was due from Lucas & McKearn LLC. At the year end an amount of £687,619 (2021: £687,619) was provided for, see note 13.
The company has taken advantage of the exemption available under FRS 102 Section 33.1A not to disclose transactions with the ultimate parent undertaking and those subsidiary undertakings, where the group controls 100% of those companies' voting rights.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
25.

Ultimate parent company

The parent of the smallest group for which consolidated financial statements are drawn up is Elstead Group Limited. The address of their registered office is Elstead House, Mill Lane, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2QJ.
The ultimate controlling party is Mr J C Lucas.

 
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